M.Poussielgue had done all he could in the way of seduction, but he had not completely succeeded.

There was some misunderstanding, and, in consequence, some shots were interchanged.
Bonaparte was very much pleased with General Baraguay d'Hilliers' services in Italy.

He could not but praise his military and political conduct at Venice when, scarcely a year before, he had taken possession of that city by his orders.

General Baraguay d'Hilliers joined us with his division,--which had embarked in the convoy that sailed from Genoa.
The General-in-Chief ordered him to land and attack the western part of the island.

He executed this order with equal prudence and ability, and highly to the satisfaction of the General-in-Chief.